Mysterious knockings and disasters traced in old letters
The narrative mixes an 18th century tale of luck and misfortune with a discussion of a New Hackinsack young woman said to be haunted by tapping sounds. It then shifts to a Malta earthquake report detailing widespread destruction in Rhodes Makri Lerissy and surrounding towns with cascading collapse and loss of life.
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John
Journal of Commerce
Norwich Packet
Norwich
Poughkeepsie
New Hackinsack
Ife
Malta
Makri
Adolia
Turkey
Mediterranean
Rhodes
New York
China
Lloyd’s Steam Navigation Company
wys-Kule
Lerissy
Chiorge
Exsenide
Protestant Liberty and Debate in Plutnfield Gazette
The paper defends freedom of opinion and religious toleration against bigotry while criticizing unneighborly rivals. It cites Lucius Crandall's remarks and argues for open discussion, liberty, and individual responsibility in a republican American context. A book notice reviews Lawrence Labree’s Revolutionary Legend and George Townsend Fox missionary memoirs.
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Lucius Crandall
W. M
W.M.D
L.C
L. C
United States
Missionary wall engraving boost for public health journal
The May number of a quarterly health journal edited by Edward H. Dixon M D is praised for its engaging, humorous treatment of health topics. The journal costs $1 annually in advance with long-term bundles offered, and subscribers can obtain Nos. 1 to 12 for $2. The piece notes shipping and distribution details and highlights recent storm damage along coastlines and the Steamer Pacific’s record fastest Liverpool voyage.
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Sean
Edward H. Dixon
M.D
New York Post Office
Turtors
Minot
America
Medical
Barry
Embrac
Natase
United States
Canada
Payment for school and road services under New Jersey acts
The passage discusses school funding across counties and townships, noting tax equality aims and limited sums for poor children. It references state laws on highway sidewalks, public road maintenance, and labor payment acts from 1851, with extensions to mechanics across ten counties. It also notes a temperance lecture by Rev BE Chapin in May.
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Sparta
Lafayette
Stillwater
Montague
Byram
Rankford
Mode
M Herald
New Jersey
Senate and General Assembly
BE. Ti. Chapin
New York
Whig Reforms Falter in Local Votes and Erie Canal Impasse
The piece notes Whig losses in local elections including ton, Burlington, and Bemders where Democrats gained across most tickets while a single constable remained Whig in Morristown. It credits tax policy debates and reform measures with Democratic gains and reports New York adjournment and an Erie Canal bill showdown, with an extra gubernatorial session set for June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey Herald
New York
Erie Canal
Senate
Liverwort Tar and Canchalagwa Promoted as Cures
The pamphlet and an advertisement in this week’s paper claim Liverport Tar and Canchalagwa, combined with Cali Tonic, provide absolute cures for Cangha Colds Croup Asthma Bronchitis and nearly all breathing illnesses. They assert few failures and strong attestations from agents and promoters as of April 3.
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Rogers
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Plutnfield Gazette
Alvert
D. Drake
E. W. Carr
Third Street
Philadelphia
The
Exchange
Lawrence Labree
Dewitt & Davenport
Tribune Buildings
N. Y
Hgxey Warrsor Fox
Wadham College
Oxford
South India
George Townsend Fox
Durham
C. P. M'llvane
Ohio
Robert Carter and Brothers Publishers
Broadway, N
Pacific
Liverpool
School Law
Sussex
Bloomfield
Clinton
Geoace Thorn
James Thorn
American Mutual Fire Insurance Compeny
Plainfield
Elston Marsh
Lewes Crara
H. H. Sherwood
H. H
Sherwod
Suek Woods
Chamber-street
Sherwood
Tt Rafer
Shexwoon
H. l. Sherwood
Broad
Evtizabah
Sierce Te Tech SS
C. Orne
Subeerier Gratchel
J C. Moses
Bowery
Hiram Anderson
Wholeeale & Metal Tt
Tak
Suide
Wil Clo
Axminster Kings
Ram Anderson
Neo
Brix
E &E
Fundy
Rocap & Sheppard
Civ
Booth & Foster
Nael Clothing
Courtlandt Street
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J. C. Booth
H. L. Poster
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